Starcraft II was released on July 27, 2010. The game sold more than one million copies on the day of launch, quite a feat for any video game release. Not only did the game make bank on release day, game analysts are predicting that “Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty” will sell 6.5 million copies by the end of 2010.
Kavahn Mansouri
– Art & Life Editor –
After 12 years, Blizzard Entertainment has finally made good on their word.
Starcraft II was released on July 27, 2010. The game sold more than one million copies on the day of launch, quite a feat for any video game release. Not only did the game make bank on release day, game analysts are predicting that “Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty” will sell 6.5 million copies by the end of 2010.
Starcraft II is the sequel to the classic real-time strategy game, “Starcraft.” The original game proved to be a cult classic in some places, and a phenomenon in countries such as North Korea, where tournaments are held at the same regards of the Super Bowl. Blizzard’s release of “Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty” has proven that even after 12 years, the already breathtaking fanbase has done nothing but increase.
Fan base aside, Starcraft II breaks the barrier on the original gameplay of the series, stays true to the most basic elements of battle, and charges forward in the room for improvement section. Blizzard definitely went all out on this addition to the franchise, making the 12-year wait seem all the more worth it.
Blizzard’s multiplayer games, such as “World of Warcraft” and the original “Starcraft”, already had a great infrastructure but with the rebooting and rebuilding of Battle.net, Starcraft II has not only become the easiest way to find a opponent, or partner, to go to battle with, but has also given players the drive to gain achievements though feats in battle.
Last but not least, Starcraft II’s storyline is one of the most compelling stories players can find in a realtime strategy video game. Most often than not a weak story is brought to the table and mediocrely delivered. Starcraft II delivers ten fold. The story reopens old wounds, gives conclusion to several loose ends from the original game, and forces the player to step inside the shoes of freedom fighter Jim Raynor, the main character of the game.
“Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty” brings a lot of new content to the table, while keeping the strong elements from the original game. “Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty” earns a battle-tested five out of five.
